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B&G Foods

Acquires and manages iconic food brands

Machine Operator

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeHurlock, MD, USA$16.36 - $27.26In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Manufacturing experience.
  • Maintain an excellent attendance record.
  • Possess effective communication skills.
  • Have reading and comprehension abilities.
  • Be able to work independently.
  • Be able to identify problems and respond accordingly.
  • Possess basic math skills.
  • Be able to walk and stand while in position.
  • Be able to work in an outside environment and other extreme conditions.
  • Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; notify Human Resources in advance of the interview if an accommodation is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Verify all emergency stops are operational and all guards are in place before start-up.
  • Understand the operating and safety procedures of assigned machinery and surrounding machinery.
  • Gather and ensure required pre-staged materials and supplies are correct before the line begins, as applicable.
  • Dispose of materials and debris in the proper recycling area or bins and/or trash containers.
  • Accurately and promptly complete assigned pre-operational reports, logs, inspection sheets, and downtime reports, and submit them to the lead or supervisor as required.
  • Compare and verify that all materials, including codes, containers, sizes, and labels, match specification sheets.
  • Verify that the glue machine is at the correct temperature and has glue inside the pod, and fill the pod as applicable to machinery operation.
  • Ensure the steam valve on the capper is turned on and set properly when operating the capper.
  • Clean the area of debris, broken glass, and other material throughout the day as needed.
  • Communicate with other operators at shift change or when relieved, and throughout the shift as applicable, about any issues being experienced.
  • Ask questions when unsure.
  • Ensure proper training is completed before operating machinery.
  • Follow food safety and quality policies, and report problems outside the role's responsibility to personnel authorized to initiate action.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Work safely and immediately report unsafe working conditions or acts to the supervisor.
  • Ensure a safe, wholesome product is produced.
  • Perform other duties as required.

About the Company

B&G Foods

Acquires and manages iconic food brands

B&G Foods is a holding company that buys and manages a wide roster of over 50 established shelf-stable and frozen foods. It operates by owning a portfolio of branded foods and boosting value through cost control and brand optimization, keeping consumers’ familiar products under one parent. The company differentiates itself by acquiring iconic, often orphaned brands rather than creating new ones, then reviving growth across a diverse pantry. Its goal is to deliver long-term value for shareholders through disciplined acquisitions and ongoing portfolio management.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Founded
1996

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